Imaging in Clinical Oncology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xviii

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2. Introduction to Oncologic Imaging

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Molecular Imaging in Oncology

      • George N. Sfakianakis

      Pages 3-11

   3. Imaging Criteria for Tumor Treatment Response Evaluation

      • Arkadios Chr. Rousakis, John A. Andreou

      Pages 13-25

   4. Imaging in Radiation Therapy

      • Despina M. Katsochi, Panayiotis Ch. Sandilos, Chryssa I. Paraskevopoulou

      Pages 27-41

   5. Interventional Radiology in Oncology

      • Michael K. Glynos, Katerina S. Malagari

      Pages 43-63

   6. Imaging Principles in Pediatric Oncology

      • Georgia Ch. Papaioannou, Kieran J. McHugh

      Pages 65-71

3. Bone and soft Tissue Tumors

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Introduction to Soft Tissue Sarcomas

      • Ioannis P. Boukovinas

      Pages 75-75

   3. Introduction to Bone Sarcomas

      • Ioannis D. Papanastassiou, Nikolaos S. Demertzis

      Pages 77-80

   4. Introduction to Retroperitoneal Tumors

      • Dionysis C. Voros, Theodosios C. Theodosopoulos

      Pages 81-82

   5. Conventional Radiology of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

      • Spyros D. Yarmenitis

      Pages 83-88

   6. US-CT-MRI Findings: Staging-Response-Restaging of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

      • Andreas P. Koureas

      Pages 89-95

   7. Positron Emission Tomography in Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

      • Sofia N. Chatziioannou, Nikoletta K. Pianou

      Pages 97-103

   8. Clinical Implications of Soft Tissue Sarcomas

      • Ioannis P. Boukovinas

      Pages 105-110

   9. Clinical Implications of Bone Sarcomas

      • Ioannis D. Papanastassiou, Nikolaos S. Demertzis

      Pages 111-111

   10. Clinical Implications of Retroperitoneal Sarcomas

       • Dionysis C. Voros, Theodosios C. Theodosopoulos

       Pages 113-116

4. CNS Tumors

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Introduction to Brain Tumors

      • Panagiotis V. Nomikos, Ioannis S. Antoniadis

      Pages 119-121

   3. Conventional Imaging in the Diagnosis of Brain Tumors

      • Athanasios D. Gouliamos, Nicholas J. Patronas

      Pages 123-137

This encompassing book is designed to contribute to a teamwork approach by promoting understanding between radiologists and clinical oncologists. All of the currently available imaging modalities of relevance in clinical oncology are covered, and the presentation of a broad spectrum of oncologic diseases (of most organ systems) on these modalities is discussed and illustrated. The role of multiparametric and multimodality imaging approaches providing both morphologic and functional information is considered in detail, and careful attention is paid to the latest developments in higher field (3T) MR imaging and advanced MR techniques such as diffusion-weighted imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, perfusion-weighted imaging and spectroscopy. The major challenge of incorporating progress in quantitative imaging technology into radiotherapy treatment planning, guidance, and monitoring is also addressed. 

This book will assist in refining the treatment approach in various oncologic diseases and organ systems based on specific imaging features. It will be of value to radiologists, oncologists, and other medical professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of oncology patients. ​

• Chemotherapy
• MRI
• MRS
• Oncologic diseases
• PET/CT
• PET/MR

“This book comes as a true add-on to the current library exploring the option of using different modalities in cancer diagnosis and also assessing the response to treatment. … This book is considered as one of the mandatory resources that each MDT has access to … . I believe specifically that radiologists and oncologists should have a copy of this book in their own library.” (Professor Hany Eldeeb, RAD Magazine, September, 2015)

“This resource offers comprehensive coverage of all tumor groups at an appropriate cost. … this text is valuable for residents and fellows, for radiologists beginning oncologic imaging, and for those already experienced in this field as a review. Furthermore, it will serve as an effective reference for other members of the multidisciplinary team in oncology.” (Colin Mar, Radiology, Vol. 274 (1), January, 2015)

“This book is clinically oriented, and its didactic approach would be useful to both professionals and residents in diagnostic imaging and to oncologists, surgeons and practitioners interested in better understanding the clinical role of all diagnostic imaging procedures. The approach of this book would be very helpful in this fast-growing and therefore confusing scenario, where it may become difficult to define a correct diagnostic tree.” (Nicola Frega and Luigi Mansi, European Journal ofNuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Vol. 42, 2015)

• University of Athens, Greece, Athens, Greece

  Athanasios D. Gouliamos

• Hygeia and Mitera Hospital, Athens, Greece

  John Andreou

• Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece

  Paris Kosmidis

Athanasios D. Gouliamos, MD, PhD is Professor of Radiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School. He is also Chairman of the 1st Radiology Department at the Aretaieion Hospital (University of Athens, Greece). John Andreou, PhD is Director of the Radiologic Imaging Department at the “Hygeia” Hospital, Athens, Greece. Paris A. Kosmides, MD is Director of the Medical Oncology Department at the “Hygeia” Hospital, Athens, Greece. Dionysios Voros, MD, is Professor of Surgery at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is also Director of the 2nd Surgery Clinic, “Aretaieion” Hospital, Athens, Greece

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